- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bowling Green, KY
Lighthouse Academy
Federal NCES profile for Lighthouse Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 82/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210573001926
👥 S:T ratio 85
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lighthouse Academy earns 82/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Kentucky schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #1 of 8
- high schools in Bowling Green · Resource Index
- 82
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.7:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 83.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lighthouse Academy has class sizes smaller than 98% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lighthouse Academy ranks #1 of 8 high schools in Bowling Green, KY.
School address
District: Warren County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210573001926 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Lighthouse Academy shrank from 55 students in 2022-23 to 43 in 2023-24 (-21.8%).
Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 210573001926 · Bowling Green, KY High · SMALL · TRAD
41 enr · 3.7:1 · 83.6% lunch · RII 82
Nearest enrollment peer: South Warren High School (1,548 students)
Lighthouse Academy shrank from 55 students in 2022-23 to 43 in 2023-24 (-21.8%). Teacher FTE added 11.0 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Lighthouse Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Warren H
South Warren High School
1,548 students
- Greenwood High
Greenwood High School
1,451 students
- Warren Central
Warren Central High School
1,070 students
- Rich Pond Elem
Rich Pond Elementary
990 students
- Warren East Hi
Warren East High School
967 students
- This school 41
Lighthouse Academy
41 students
What this shows Lighthouse Academy reports 41 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lighthouse Academy compares
Lighthouse Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 3.7:1 | ▼ 76% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.6% | ▲ 41% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 41 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.7:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
41
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
83.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
3.7:1
students per teacher
- 76% below state mean
Top 2% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,051
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 41 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.5%
African American 14.6%
Asian 4.9%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
Largest group: White at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Lighthouse Academy is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Warren County reports $12,051 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lighthouse Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Warren High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warren Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rich Pond Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warren East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lighthouse Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,451
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools in Bowling Green
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
South Warren High School
Standard public school
1,548 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Greenwood High School
Standard public school
1,451 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Bowling Green High School
Standard public school
1,377 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Warren Central High School
Standard public school
1,070 students 16:1 students per teacher
Warren East High School
Standard public school
967 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Geo International High School
Alternative education program
148 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~41 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lighthouse Academy
How many students attend Lighthouse Academy?
Lighthouse Academy has 41 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bowling Green, KY. CCD year-over-year: 55 (2022-23) → 43 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lighthouse Academy is 3.7:1, which is 76% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 76% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lighthouse Academy?
83.6% of students at Lighthouse Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lighthouse Academy?
The largest demographic group at Lighthouse Academy is White at 51.2% of enrollment, in Bowling Green, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lighthouse Academy?
Lighthouse Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 82/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lighthouse Academy rank among high schools in Bowling Green?
By Resource Investment Index, Lighthouse Academy ranks #1 of 8 high schools in Bowling Green, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Bowling Green on the city page.
What other schools are in Warren County?
Besides Lighthouse Academy, Warren County also operates South Warren High School (1,548 students), Greenwood High School (1,451 students), and Warren Central High School (1,070 students). See the Warren County district page for the complete list.